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DK02 TVY

2002 Suzuki Vitara

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

107,614 mi
Last recorded107,614 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Vitara68,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 TVY
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 107,614 miles

Damage to nearside rear sill

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside A piller area excessively corroded, seriously affecting strength within 30cm of body mounting

Offside A piller area excessively corroded, seriously affecting strength within 30cm of body mounting

Offside Excessive corrosion under bonnet to inner wheel arch area

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats missing ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 107,600 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion / holes sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion / holes to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion / holes sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by toe bar (0.1 (b))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Damage to nearside rear sill

Pass 15 Feb 2024 104,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,244 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 98,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has light misting of oil

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,028 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 91,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,986 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 85,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,615 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 84,509 miles

exhaust deteriorating

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,910 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 78,950 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 78,950 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 76,921 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 71,751 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 71,751 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,919 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 67,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,022 miles

both rear seats in down position unable to check osr and nsr seat belt condition

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,515 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished on both walls

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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DK02 TVY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 68,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK02 TVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK02 TVY registered?

DK02 TVY is a 2002 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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